Mark Skinner, owner of Mark Skinner Funeral Service.
- Credit: Mark Skinner
He has been a councillor, community event organiser and cheerleader for Brandon for decades.
But Mark Skinner s biggest role in the last year has been in his work as a funeral director, offering comfort to families when they have needed it most during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Mr Skinner, owner of Mark Skinner Funeral Service, based in Brandon and Thetford, said there have been more deaths in the community than they have experienced for a very long time.
And as the coronavirus has brought more heartache and loss, funeral directors across Norfolk have been the ones to ensure families get to say their final goodbyes – made even more difficult during lockdown.